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  • monday

    A La Carte (August 5)

    I am on the way home from my family vacation—two weeks away with the people I love the most. It was enjoyable and relaxing. Now that I’m back from vacation, I’m back to updating Kindle deals. You’ll find a number of new ones. (Yesterday on the blog: Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery) The Last Days…

  • Weekend A La Carte (August 3)

    This is my Kindle-free week. Things should be back to normal by Monday. 4 Reasons to Stop Grumbling “The Bible shows that grumbling has been a problem for humans for a very long time—and that it’s not acceptable for Christians. Here are four biblical reasons why we should stick a lid on our complaints.” We…

  • friday

    A La Carte (August 2)

    My week of not really keeping an eye on Kindle deals is coming to an end shortly. Check back on Monday. Eve’s Nakedness and Your Broken Body “Eve was the last woman to experience unbroken body-image. She was the last woman to see her body outside of the shadow of sin.” Sin has cast a…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (August 1)

    I’m not really posting Kindle deals this week, so check back on Monday to find out what’s new. Do the Gospels Borrow from Pagan Myths? This is a very common charge against the Bible. But is it based on reality? “Why should anyone see Jesus as being distinct from the pagan gods? Could it be…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (July 31)

    I am not updating Kindle deals this week, so be sure to check in next week! Building the Southern Hemisphere’s Highest Residences (Video) I rather enjoyed this look at how Australians are building the highest residences in the southern hemisphere. Small Beginnings: C. H. Spurgeon at Waterbeach Geoffrey Chang takes a look at Spurgeon’s small…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (July 30)

    The listing of Kindle deals is on hiatus this week. Check back next week! Uprising (Video) Here’s a stunning video of flowers and insects and other beautiful creations. Your Prosperity Is Too Small Costi Hinn: “There is not a more blinding, arrogant, and myopically presumptuous belief system than the “prosperity gospel.” While it promises a…

  • monday

    A La Carte (July 29)

    Kindle deal updates are on hiatus this week. Please check back next week to see what’s new. What the Soviets Intended for Siberia, God Intended for Good Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra continues her unique and excellent journalism at TGC. “When Evgeny Bakhmutsky’s grandfather baptized him, the older man cried—but not just happy tears. ‘He was crying…

  • Weekend A La Carte (July 27)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of new books and a couple of older ones. (Yesterday on the blog: God Created Family To Carry Out His Will) The Crucial Difference Between Law and Gospel for the Christian Life Few people are better equipped to explain this than Michael Horton. “It was a Saturday and I…

  • friday

    A La Carte (July 26)

    I spent a few minutes yesterday hunting for Kindle deals and found a few that may be of some interest. Boris Johnson’s Challenge Carl Trueman writes about Boris Johnson’s challenge(s) as he takes on his new role as Prime Minister. 100 Questions to Fuel Mentoring Relationships If you’re involved in a mentoring relationship, you may…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (July 25)

    We happen to have arrived in Amsterdam in the middle of a heat wave. It’s beautiful here but, wow, is it ever scorching hot! Westminster Books has deals on books by R. Kent Hughes, including a new edition of his classic Disciplines of a Godly Man. (Yesterday on the blog: An Interview with Keith Getty)…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (July 24)

    I’ve been on an overnight flight (Good morning, Amsterdam!), so did not have much time to look for Kindle deals. I did pull out at least a couple, though. Busyness and Rest Kevin DeYoung writes about the busy (or not-so-busy) life of Jesus: “He was busy, but never in a way that made Him frantic,…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (July 23)

    There are some new Kindle deals to browse through today. (Yesterday on the blog: Where Did Family Come From?) Why You Should Have That Difficult Conversation I agree with Jared. Sometimes you just need to have that difficult conversation. “It’s impossible to get through mature adult life without navigating personal oversights and offenses. No normal…

  • monday

    A La Carte (July 22)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a collection of books from Crossway. Audubon Photography Awards There are some stunning photographs to marvel at here. 4 Reasons Leaders Need Large Blocks of Time This makes lots of sense. “Calendars fill up quickly. If leaders don’t manage their calendars then their calendars will manage them. In my view, one…

  • Weekend A La Carte

    Weekend A La Carte (July 20)

    I made it safely home after a wonderful little trip to Africa. I should have some video to share soon. Today’s Kindle deals include some new books and some old books—it’s a good selection! (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Books) Uh, You Should Read FaceApp’s Truly Wild Terms of Service Agreement Before You…

  • friday

    A La Carte (July 19)

    I’ve made it as far as Germany, and by the end of the day hope to be back in my own home. Keep an eye out for what I hope will be some encouraging video from Mozambique! 5 Resolutions for Pastoral Ministry These are some solid resolutions. “As I embark upon the calling to which…

  • thursday

    A La Carte (July 18)

    There are some new Kindle deals that may be of interest. (Yesterday on the blog: They Call It “The Rock”) 9 Things You Should Know About the Communion Service on the Moon Joe Carter: “This Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first…

  • wednesday

    A La Carte (July 17)

    Today I’m winging my way to South Africa where I’ll be spending a day in Johannesburg. That’s the first leg on my homeward journey… Today’s Kindle deals include several pretty good books at a pretty good discount. And, as usual, there’s a healthy collection of weekly deals at Westminster Books. A Place at the Table…

  • tuesday

    A La Carte (July 16)

    Good morning from sunny Nampula, Mozambique, where a conference for pastors is kicking off today. I’m not on the speaking roster, but would still love you to pray for the speakers (who hail from Zambia, Brazil, and America). I found a few Kindle deals today that you may enjoy. (Yesterday on the Blog: When Christians…

  • monday

    A La Carte (July 15)

    It’s Amazon’s Prime Day, which means they’ve got a selection of Kindle Books on sale, as well as Kindle devices. And, of course, lots of other stuff. Also, you may be interested in knowing that Cruciform Press has released a new volume from Keri Folmar in her ongoing Bible study series. This one is on…

  • Weekend A La Carte (July 13)

    Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of classics worthy of a place in your collection. (Yesterday on the blog: When My Children Grow Strong and I Grow Weak) The Christian CBD Changes Its Name This is an understandable name change! “For more than 40 years, Christian Book Distributors—a direct-mail cataloger and online retailer—has gone by…